Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that Samsung Galaxy A24 original?
Copies of the Galaxy A24 look right and even say Galaxy A24 in Settings. The hardware inside doesn't lie. Check it on the phone itself in 20 seconds, before you pay.
- 7 things a copy gets wrong
- 20 s on the phone itself
- 1 checked here
Real Galaxy A24 vs a copy
| A real Galaxy A24 | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓SM-A245 | ✕A different code, or "GALAXY A24" typed in its place |
| Processor | ✓Helio G99 | ✕A cheaper processor, whatever Settings names |
| Graphics chip | ✓Mali-G57 | ✕A cheaper chip: it can't be swapped, so it gives the phone away |
| RAM | ✓4 GB or more | ✕Less, whatever Settings says |
| Screen | ✓1080 px wide | ✕A lower resolution panel |
| Android | ✓13 or newer | ✕An older Android with a newer skin |
| Storage | ✓What Settings shows matches what fits | ✕A made-up size: 512 GB on a phone that holds 16 |
Check one in 20 seconds
- Open the site on the phone you're buying. Type ogphonechecker.com into its browser, or scan our code with its camera.
- Tap "Check this phone". Keep the screen on while it reads the hardware.
- Read the verdict. Original, or exactly what doesn't match a real Galaxy A24. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
Software: Android 13 and up
Genuine Galaxy A24s checked here were running Android 16. A Galaxy A24 showing Android older than 13 isn't what it says.
Galaxy A24 or Galaxy A23?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| Galaxy A24 | Galaxy A23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | SM-A245 | SM-A235F, SM-A235M |
| Processor | Helio G99 | Snapdragon 680 |
| Graphics chip | Mali-G57 | Adreno 610 |
| RAM | 4 GB+ | 4 GB+ |
| Screen | 1080 px | 1080 px |
| Came with | Android 13 | Android 12 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Galaxy A24?
A real Samsung Galaxy A24 reports SM-A245. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
What processor does the Galaxy A24 have?
The Samsung Galaxy A24 runs on the Helio G99. A copy usually has a much cheaper chip inside, whatever Settings says. Phone Checker reads the graphics chip, which is part of the processor, so it tells them apart.
How much RAM does the Galaxy A24 have?
At least 4 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the Galaxy A24 run?
It came with Android 13. A version older than 13 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Galaxy A24 is original?
Open ogphonechecker.com on the phone itself and tap Check this phone. In about 20 seconds it compares the model code, graphics chip, RAM and screen with a real Galaxy A24, for free.